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Fitness & Wellness

Supplements, allies or false friends of athletic performance?

We try to understand when it is useful to supplement nutrients or when instead it is simply adequate to regulate your diet. Supplements: precious allies of athletic performance or supplements you could easily do without? In this article, we will try to shed light on a phenomenon that moves a turnover of over 2 billion euro, especially concerning sports supplements made with amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

Written by: Arena 15 November '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

Swimming and Asthma

Great swimmers of the past and present have suffered and still suffer from asthma, but this has not stopped them on their path to success. Asthma (i.e. chronic inflammation of …

Written by: Marco Borreca 11 November '16 0
Fitness & Wellness

New Trends in Aqua Fitness

Many popular fitness disciplines move from land into the water. Here are some of the newer trends that are worth checking out, from aqua yoga to Aqua Zumba. The fitness …

Written by: Arena 8 November '16 0
Training & Technique

Breath Holding Underwater Guide

Breath holding is common in swimming, therefore understanding the physiology of breath holding is essential for swimmers. Learn if breath holding is safe and the physiology of breath holding. Swimming …

Written by: John Mullen 28 October '16 0